How do I become a clinic administrator
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Clinic Administrator generally earns between $1,634 and $1,826 per week ($84,968 - $94,952 annual salary) before tax. These are median figures for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only.
Courses.com.au Team
There are no clear figures for Clinic Administrators working in Australia at this time. They are employed by doctors, dentists, and other medical professionals at private medical practices and doctor’s surgeries, as well as government organisations at community health centres and public health clinics.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
Courses.com.au Team
Clinic administrators need a working knowledge of medical terminology and business administration skills, including typing and data entry. Attention to detail is critically important for this job role. You could get started with a Certificate III in Health Administration or the Certificate III in Business (Medical Administration). These courses usually take 12-18 months to complete.
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Further reading
What can you do with a Certificate III in Business (Medical Administration)?
11th January 2022
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7th December 2021All clinic administrator courses
- 10974NAT Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy
- 11218NAT Diploma of Health Administration
- BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (Medical Administration)
- BSB31112 Certificate III in Business Administration (Medical)
- BSB31115 Certificate III in Business Administration (Medical)
- BSB50120 Diploma of Business (Records and Information Management) (Specialising in Health Administration)
Clinic Administrator careers
Clinic administrators are the behind-the-scenes champions of a medical practice, doctor’s clinic or community health centre. They maintain patient records, organise laboratory tests, process medicare and NDIS rebates, and support the staff on the front desk.
As a clinic administrator your day will be super-busy. You could be adding the results of an ultra-sound to a patient’s file, relieving the medical receptionist during their lunch break, chasing up an overdue account, or answering an email enquiry from a new patient.
